Redfin’s January–February analysis ranks zip codes by listing-view growth and competitiveness. Land O’ Lakes is No. 1 and six Midwest suburbs placed in the top 10.
Source: Original report
Key findings
Redfin’s latest neighborhood ranking — using January–February 2026 data — put Land O’ Lakes, Florida, at the top. The list measures year-over-year growth in listing views on Redfin.com alongside a Compete Score that gauges how hard it is to win a home. To qualify, a zip code needed at least 50 home sales in the two-month period and a Compete Score above 50.
The headline pattern: affordability close to major job centers is driving demand. Six of the top 10 entries are Midwest suburbs, while two Florida communities and two neighborhoods in the New York metro also made the list.
The top 10 hottest neighborhoods (Jan–Feb 2026)
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Land O’ Lakes, FL (zip 34637) — Tampa metro
Median sale price: $425,000. Median price YoY: +7.6%. Median days on market: 66. Home sales change: +35.9% YoY. Median views per listing rose 90.9% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 7.5%.
Sales jumped and listing views nearly doubled as buyers seek more space, newer construction and good schools about 20 miles north of Tampa.
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Plant City, FL (zip 33566) — Tampa metro
Median sale price: $320,000. Median price YoY: -7.0%. Median days on market: 46. Home sales change: +5.9% YoY. Median views per listing: +30.6% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 13%.
Plant City draws buyers who want more land and lower prices while remaining within reach of Tampa and Orlando.
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Oak Creek, WI (zip 53154) — Milwaukee metro
Median sale price: $381,200. Median price YoY: +12.8%. Median days on market: 42.5. Home sales change: -3.8% YoY. Median views per listing: +26.5% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 38%.
Oak Creek offers lakeside parks and new construction while remaining close to Milwaukee, contributing to strong buyer interest.
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Oceanside, NY (zip 11572) — Nassau County/Long Island
Median sale price: $725,000. Median price YoY: +2.8%. Median days on market: 38. Home sales change: -7.5% YoY. Median views per listing: +34.6% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 50%.
Oceanside combines Long Island beach access with commuting options to New York City, keeping competition high.
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West Bend, WI (zip 53090) — Milwaukee metro
Median sale price: $350,000. Median price YoY: +16.7%. Median days on market: 42. Home sales change: -8.9% YoY. Median views per listing: +19.4% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 45.1%.
Buyers are attracted to West Bend’s small-town feel, parks and easier commuting to Milwaukee at lower tax rates.
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Lincoln Park, MI (zip 48146) — Detroit metro
Median sale price: $158,000. Median price YoY: +1.9%. Median days on market: 30. Home sales change: +14.0% YoY. Median views per listing: +14.3% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 38.7%.
Just south of Detroit, Lincoln Park offers affordable homes, walkable retail and parks, and rising buyer activity.
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Lee’s Summit, MO (zip 64081) — Kansas City metro
Median sale price: $397,500. Median price YoY: -2.8%. Median days on market: 41. Home sales change: -16.0% YoY. Median views per listing: +31.0% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 30.9%.
Long-established neighborhoods, recreation amenities and proximity to Kansas City keep demand steady.
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Little Neck, Queens, NY (zip 11362) — New York metro
Median sale price: $796,500. Median price YoY: +35.0%. Median days on market: 49.5. Home sales change: +11.1% YoY. Median views per listing: +26.7% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 26%.
Little Neck’s LIRR access and suburban feel make it attractive to commuters seeking quicker trips to Manhattan.
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Howell, MI (zip 48843) — Warren/Lansing/Detroit area
Median sale price: $385,000. Median price YoY: +1.7%. Median days on market: 54. Home sales change: -22.7% YoY. Median views per listing: +27.3% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 26.3%.
Howell’s revitalized downtown and nearby acreage options are appealing to buyers wanting a small-town lifestyle with commuter access.
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Menomonee Falls, WI (zip 53051) — Milwaukee metro
Median sale price: $410,000. Median price YoY: -11.4%. Median days on market: 57. Home sales change: -19.1% YoY. Median views per listing: +19.2% YoY. Share of homes sold above list: 41.6%.
The suburb offers parks, a walkable downtown and land for new construction; many homes still sell above asking price.
What this means for buyers and mortgage shoppers
The list highlights markets where demand is accelerating even without the highest price appreciation. For mortgage seekers, these neighborhoods may present strong competition rather than rapid price spikes; some areas show large shares of homes selling above list price, while others reflect rising interest driven by affordability and space. Mortgage planning should account for local competition, inventory levels and commute trade-offs.
Methodology
Redfin ranked zip codes inside the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas by year-over-year growth in listing views and by the Redfin Compete Score. Data covers January 1–February 28, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025. Zip codes had to record at least 50 home sales and have a Compete Score above 50 to be included. Note that some zip codes may cover multiple neighborhoods or towns; neighborhood names are representative of the area.
